Jon Le Pad Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 More hope of better training and quicker response times for renewals & new grants Jan/Feb BASC magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBlox Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 On 10/09/2024 at 17:37, DrBlox said: Just had the call, they're not going to extend my 8 week grace period (July renewal date) and I've got 2 weeks to find someone to store them. They're just clearing April renewals so I've got to find someone registered to store them by 24th September. Back of a fag packet calculation suggests that my 'renewal' should've been 'done' on Xmas Eve. Should I be expecting my ticket to plop on the mat any day now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFAAF Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Has anybody got a FAC from Beds/Hertz/Camb recently? I'v been waiting since Jan 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Welcome to Pigeon Watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 On 06/01/2025 at 17:55, Imperfection said: Just thought i'd add my tuppence. I received my FAC/SGC renewal letter a little before Christmas so i duly printed off the proforma medical, handed it to my local surgery and paid the £42.50 in advance. Got a text 5 days later it was all done and ready to be picked up so once home i scanned it to a jpeg, took a selfie (they accept this), completed the forms on 26th December 2014. Things are a little different for me because i suffered a stroke in 2019 and thats classed as a medical episode. As a result, my short term memory is now dire so when i have to do something i have to do it there and then or it will get forgotten forever. My certificates dont expire until 5th May 2025 so now playing the waiting game. Quick update. Got an email today saying its unlikely they will be able to process my renewals intime so im granted eight weeks extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Just now, Imperfection said: Quick update. Got an email today saying its unlikely they will be able to process my renewals intime so im granted eight weeks extra. Just as long as they don't insist you store them at a gunshop at your expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 14 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Just as long as they don't insist you store them at a gunshop at your expense. I started the ball rolling early because they told me to on the renewal letter and they still cant get it done on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 25 minutes ago, Imperfection said: I started the ball rolling early because they told me to on the renewal letter and they still cant get it done on time. Yes, I suffer Cambs, strange how it all used to work quite well until Covid and then the amalgamation of the 3 authorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 55 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yes, I suffer Cambs, strange how it all used to work quite well until Covid and then the amalgamation of the 3 authorities. Things have very much slowed down since the three counties joining up. My renewal didn't take too long last time and no extensions were issued or guns put in storage and im only doing what they asked (to start the process promptly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Yes of course, getting things in to them in good time is the correct way, but when they cannot employ enough staff because the pay is lousy, it will not improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Le Pad Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 On 20/01/2025 at 13:25, OFAAF said: Has anybody got a FAC from Beds/Hertz/Camb recently? I'v been waiting since Jan 2024. Waiting since Nov 2023 and still nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyd Posted January 30 Author Report Share Posted January 30 Just read on reddit: It looks like there are some progress for new grants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Le Pad Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 On 30/01/2025 at 22:00, Cyd said: Just read on reddit: It looks like there are some progress for new grants. That's very encouraging perhaps a light at the end of the tunnel at last as applied beginning of Nov 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petay Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I’m in Cambridgeshire and I’ve just applied for an FAC grant and had applied for my SGC renewal in October last year. I’ve been issued an 8 week extension for the SGC so hoping to hear from them by end of March and in an ideal world they would just do the FAC at the same time. Given my missus is renewing her SGC is well they would clear 3 applications from the backlog in one visit in theory. Have been told by an RFD that he’s heard of increasing cases of people being issued multiple extension letters due to the delays at present so I won’t hold my breath I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBlox Posted Wednesday at 21:46 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 21:46 On 08/01/2025 at 21:02, DrBlox said: Back of a fag packet calculation suggests that my 'renewal' should've been 'done' on Xmas Eve. Should I be expecting my ticket to plop on the mat any day now? Had a call yesterday from someone at HBC FA asking three questions about my residency and nationality and told my SGC renewal "...is moving forward..." He wouldn't be drawn on timescales or what date/month they were currently up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyd Posted Thursday at 08:59 Author Report Share Posted Thursday at 08:59 11 hours ago, DrBlox said: someone at HBC FA asking three questions about my residency and nationality Is it a new way to prioritize items in their backlog? I'm surprised that they started to ask such questions, when you need to provide that info in your application form anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncher Posted Thursday at 09:35 Report Share Posted Thursday at 09:35 (edited) I have received an email Monday, that’s nearly a year since I put in my renewals, that my certificates have been granted and should be with me soon🥳🥳🥳 Edited Thursday at 09:35 by muncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyd Posted Sunday at 18:33 Author Report Share Posted Sunday at 18:33 Hey! Just wondering if anyone's heading to the British Shooting Show next week? I might not make it myself but really need to chat with the Beds/Herts/Cambs FEO folks. Bit puzzled because reddit post about people who applied months after me already getting their interviews. Makes me think different counties might be working through their backlogs at different speeds. I've tried emailing them about it but no luck getting answers. Would be great if someone could ask them about this in person and about current backlog size in general! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Le Pad Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago On 09/02/2025 at 18:33, Cyd said: Hey! Just wondering if anyone's heading to the British Shooting Show next week? I might not make it myself but really need to chat with the Beds/Herts/Cambs FEO folks. Bit puzzled because reddit post about people who applied months after me already getting their interviews. Makes me think different counties might be working through their backlogs at different speeds. I've tried emailing them about it but no luck getting answers. Would be great if someone could ask them about this in person and about current backlog size in general! Not worth going, they will tell you absolutely nothing as they did last year. Total waste of time having a stand, should not be allowed and made to clear the backlog first. Going to the show is like going into a sweet shop with no money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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